Right about that, Tim.
Have you ever been "cold-nosed" by a golden retriever after stepping out of the shower and bending over to dry your feet?
Me neither , but I imagine it would be ... uh... startling .
Charlie

Thanks gentlemen (including Ron ).
If the dominant males get a whiff of anything remotely associated with a female bison going into heat, they immediately check it out. In this case- no further action was required.
Charlie